How To File A Disability Benefits Claim In Chicago, Illinois? - 0 views
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Harvey Peter Sackett on 04 Nov 24When a disabling medical condition prevents you from working, knowing how to file a disability benefits claim in Illinois could help you avoid financial hardship. Disability benefit programs through the Social Security Administration provide monthly cash payments and access to medical insurance through Medicare or Medicaid. You must meet eligibility requirements, including having medical records documenting that you are disabled according to the evaluation standards used by the Social Security Administration. It's not easy, and more than two-thirds of the disability applications submitted each year are denied benefits. The information in this blog explains the Illinois disability benefits application process, including what you can do to avoid processing delays or a denial of benefits. Use it to improve your chance of being approved while also learning how to appeal an unfavorable decision with the assistance of a disability lawyer from Gallow Cazort & Co. Law Firm. Disability Benefits Eligibility In Illinois The two disability programs available through the Social Security Administration are Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. The SSDI program is for people who worked long enough and recently enough at jobs or through self-employment while paying Social Security taxes on their earned income. SSI is primarily for people with limited income and resources. For instance, you cannot own resources with a total value of over $2,000 as an individual or $3,000 for couples. You must be disabled to qualify for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI. However, individuals 65 and older who meet financial limitations and find it hard to pay for food, shelter, and other essentials may be eligible for SSI benefits without being disabled or blind. The Social Security Administration's definition of disability is the inability to do substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment. The impairme